Preconstruction Project Manager - Power Solutions (Remote)

Primoris Power Solutions, LLC; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Primoris Power Solutions seeks a Preconstruction Project Manager focused on high-voltage substations and transmission projects. You will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, estimating, procurement, and scheduling to shape pursuit deliverables and early execution plans.

Responsibilities include defining scope, managing risks, and coordinating LNTP work with iterative bid-to-execution transitions. Strong communication and EPC/design-build experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• PE license or equivalent credential preferred.
• Experience with LNTP strategies and early procurement planning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pursuit development from intake through bid submission and award.
• Serve as primary coordinator among estimating, engineering, procurement, and scheduling teams.
• Establish timelines to align engineering, procurement, and construction activities.
• Define scope and manage risk across RFP responses and project documents.
• Develop and review assumptions, clarifications, and exclusions to define risk.
• Collaborate on constructability and value engineering discussions with engineers and schedulers.
• Lead LNTP and early execution planning, including scope packages and cancellation schedules.
• Ensure bid and LNTP schedules align with execution timelines.

Skills

Power delivery engineering

Project development

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Substation experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

Professional engineering license or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Overview:Primoris Power Solutions simplifies complex power projects by assembling the perfect team and plan for your specific needs.Our ApproachWe focus on making projects simpler, faster, and more efficient for our clients. Our experts in engineering, permitting, procurement, estimating, project controls, and construction work together to guide you toward the most effective path forward. This comprehensive approach ensures that every aspect of your project is handled with expertise and precision.Flexible SolutionsWhether you need stand-alone engineering, construction services, or a fully integrated solution, we've got you covered. We offer a full suite of project delivery methods, including Design-Build (DB) and Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC). This flexibility allows us to adapt to your unique requirements, ensuring a project delivery approach that maximizes efficiency and value.The Preconstruction Project Manager supports all project development activities for PPS power delivery pursuits, with a primary focus on high-voltage substations, switchyards, and associated transmission scope. This role provides end-to-end technical leadership, serving as a central point of alignment between engineering, estimating, procurement, and scheduling in the development of pursuit deliverables.The Preconstruction Project Manager supports the pursuit strategy and drives scope definition, execution planning, and risk management for the project. This position plays a critical role in schedule development, early procurement planning, early works strategy, and the successful transition from bid to execution.Success in this role is measured by clarity of scope, efficient team coordination, schedule accuracy, strength of risk management, and the ability to support quality proposals that meet the client’s technical requirements and expectations.Key ResponsibilitiesPursuit CoordinationDrive technical project development for assigned pursuits from initial intake through bid submission and awardServe as a primary coordination point across the internal estimating, engineering, procurement, and scheduling teamsEstablish timelines to drive alignment and accountability in coordination with estimating, engineering, procurement, and construction to support successful pursuit outcomesScope Definition and Risk ManagementSupport detailed reviews of RFPs, technical requirements, drawings, and specificationsIdentify scope gaps, technical risks, commercial exposure, and execution constraintsDrive the development and review of assumptions, clarifications, and exclusions to clearly define the company’s risk positionFacilitate constructability and value engineering discussions with engineering and execution teamsSchedule and Execution PlanningPartner with schedulers to validate engineering, procurement, and construction logic for project schedulesLead development of project execution plans in coordination with project management, estimating, procurement, and constructionLead development of LNTP scopes, early work packages, and cancellation schedulesMaintain alignment between bid schedules, LNTP schedules, and execution schedulesProcurement and Vendor StrategySupport procurement planning for critical and long-lead equipmentAssist in vendor scope clarification and proposal evaluationSupport review of vendor proposals for technical compliance, scope alignment, and riskConsult with procurement to develop mitigation strategies related to lead times, escalation, and availabilityTransition to ExecutionLead LNTP handoff meetings to ensure project teams fully understand scope, risks, assumptions, and constraintsEnsure team project development decisions, commitments, and risk positions are clearly documented and communicatedSupport early execution planning to enable a smooth and controlled project startupContinuous Improvement and StandardsIn coordination with the proposal team, capture lessons learned from wins and losses and incorporate them into future pursuitsSupport development and refinement of PPS SOPs, templates, and toolsPromote consistency, quality, and accountability across all project development deliverablesRequired Qualifications2-5 years of experience in power delivery engineering or project development10 years of experience with high-voltage substations, switchyards, or transmission line projectsStrong understanding of EPC and design-build delivery modelsProven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive alignmentStrong technical aptitude with the ability to translate design and scope into executable plansExcellent written and verbal communication skillsPreferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related fieldProfessional engineering license or equivalent technical credentialExperience supporting LNTP strategies and early procurement planningFamiliarity with utility-scale renewable interconnections and grid infrastructureExperience working with integrated pursuit schedules using Primavera P6Demonstrated success supporting complex, multi-disciplinary pursuitsCore CompetenciesOwnership mentality and accountability for outcomesAbility to bring clarity to incomplete or evolving informationStrong judgment in balancing risk, cost, schedule, and constructabilityCollaborative approach that strengthens team performanceAttention to detail with strong big-picture awareness#LI-AB1Company Overview:Primoris Power Solutions simplifies complex power projects by assembling the perfect team and plan for your specific needs. Whether you need stand-alone engineering, construction services, or a fully integrated solution, we've got you covered. We offer a full suite of project delivery methods, including Design-Build (DB) and Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC).Benefits:Competitive compensation paid weekly.Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD.401(k) with company match, vested day-one.Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].Tuition Reimbursement.Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off.Pet Coverage \"For our Furry Friends\"Legal Assistance CoverageAward winning safety programs.Overtime opportunities.Growth Opportunities.And more.EEO StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Agency StatementWe are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.